FY Dance Ensemble

F Y Dance Ensemble (formerly known as Life Dance Studio) is a part-time dance company comprises of a group of alumni from Foon Yew High School Dance Society.It was formed since 22 June 2003 and renamed as F Y Dance Ensemble since 1 October 2011. Miss Cheong Lin Poo, who is the current instructor of Foon Yew Dance Society, has been invited as the Honorary Advisor for the company. Besides, Mr. Lim Thou Chun, who graduated from Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (major in Modern & Contemporary Dance), as well as a former Cloud Gate Dance Company dancer, is responsible for the guidance of rehearsal in the company.F Y Dance Ensemble has been actively involved in various performances and some Foon Yew High School events. The company has also participated in various national dance competitions such as National Chinese Dance Festival with flying colours.
In 2012, F Y Dance Ensemble won the first prize in the 5th National Chinese Cultural Dance Open Competition (“The Magnificence of Dance”) with Miss Cheong’s fabulous choreography – “The Fallen Leaves”. It has been invited for the 2nd Bauhinia Cup International Dance Invitation Championship 2012 organised by Hong Kong Dance Federation. In the same year, F Y Dance Ensemble has also successfully held a preliminary showcase of 6 dance pieces in Johor Bahru, sharing the art of dance with the local audiences and received enthusiastic responses and support from them.
Last but not least, all the members in F Y Dance Ensemble are professionals in various fields. Nevertheless, because of their passion for dance, they are willing to dance together with unyielding determination by sacrificing their precious weekends. With the Foon Yew spirit, wishing F Y Dance Ensemble, from the southern border, will fly like a gracious sparrow towards a broader sky, in the days to come.

About

The Sibu International Dance Festival is dedicated to presenting a world-class celebration of the dance arts by creating timeless and adventurous productions that stimulate arts education, foster economic growth, and unite dancer and audiences. The festival was privately debuted in 2012 at Sibu, Malaysia. 4 international dance groups has participated in the 2013 edition of the festival, attracting groups from Lithuania, Southern Thailand, Singapore and local groups. Indoor and outdoor performances will be held throughout the festival.

Support

As a non-profit organization, generous support from dedicated individuals, corporations, government entities and foundations enables us to perpetuate our unique artistic vision and strive toward future goals. With the contribution from all parties, we can provide vital assistance to our community dancing education programs and help keep the dance playing at SIDF!